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drawl

 

[ drษ”หl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

speaking slowly

To drawl means to speak in a slow, lazy manner, often elongating vowel sounds. This type of speech can convey a relaxed attitude or a Southern dialect in American English. People who drawl may take their time when speaking, making their words sound drawn out and deliberate. Though it can be charming, it may also be perceived as inattentiveness or slowness in thought.

Synonyms

mumble, sluggish speech, slur

Examples of usage

  • He tends to drawl when he's tired.
  • The actor's drawl added to his Southern charm.
  • She tried to hide her drawl, but it slipped through.
  • They could barely understand his drawl.
Context #2 | Noun

type of speech

A drawl refers to a manner of speaking slowly with prolonged vowel sounds. This speech pattern is often associated with particular regional accents, most notably in the southern United States. A drawl can be characterized by the dragging out of syllables, making speech sound more melodic or relaxed.

Synonyms

drawling speech, long-winded speech, slurred speech

Examples of usage

  • His drawl made the story sound more captivating.
  • I love her drawl; it feels so calming.
  • The drawl of the speaker kept everyone engaged.
  • In her drawl, I could hear the warmth of her hometown.

Translations

Translations of the word "drawl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrastar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฎเฅเคฌเคพ เค–เฅ€เค‚เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langgezogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัะณะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ…gnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใๅปถใฐใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrastrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅahaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–ๅปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrastrar

Word origin

The word 'drawl' originates from the Middle English term 'drawlen', which means to speak slowly or to drag out sounds. The word reflects the action of drawing out the pronunciation of sounds within speech, conveying a sense of lingering or hesitance. 'Drawl' has been in use since the 15th century and has predominantly found its place in American English, especially in regions known for their distinctive Southern dialects. The connection to the Southern drawl is particularly strong, as this manner of speech often signifies a relaxed culture or informal social gatherings. Over time, the term has taken on additional connotations, sometimes implying a lack of urgency or enthusiasm in communication. Today, 'drawl' is commonly used to describe both speaking style and specific regional accents characterized by this elongated manner of enunciation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,465, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.